第Ⅰ卷

第一部分 聽力(共兩節，滿分30分)(略)

第二部分 閱讀理解(共兩節，滿分40分)

第一節(共15小題：每小題2分，滿分30分)

閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。

A

The Whizzfizzing Festival

One of the “Home Counties” to the north and west of London, Buckinghamshire is known for the rolling Chiltern Hills, its pretty villages, and the much-loved children’s author Roald Dahl.

The writer who penned Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Witches, Matildo and The Big Friendly Giant is the inspiration for the Whizzfizzing festival—which will transform the market-town of Aylesbury into all kinds of music, colour and fun on Saturday, 1 July.

Formerly known as The Roald Dahl Festival, this year’s event will celebrate a broad range of children’s films and bring to life some of its best-loved characters—from Alice in Wonderland and the Gruffalo to The Big Friendly Giant and Harry Potter.

The festivities start at 11 am with a colourful children’s parade. More than 650 local school children and teachers, many in fancy dress, will march through the town carrying giant carnival puppets, with thousands of audiences lining the streets to watch.

The parade will be followed with a range of child-friendly activities and workshops held in main streets across the town.

Don’t be late for the Mad Hatters Tea Party in the Bucks Country Museum. Catch a splendid screening of a Roald Dahl movie in the Old Court House, watch leading children’s authors, including Julian Clary, and give readings in the Market Square.

With hands on arts and crafts workshops, storytelling sessions, live music, a fancy dress competition, street theatre and more, there is something for everyone. For more information, visit:https://www.aylesburyualedc.gov.uk/aylesbury-whizzfizzing-festival-inspired-roald-dohl

21. Who will show special interest in the Whizzfizzing Festival?

A. Children. B. Film stars. C. Publishers. D. Children’s authors.

22. Which film was made from Roald Dahl’s works?

A. Gruffalo. B. Harry Potter. C. Alice in Wonderland. D. The Big Friendly Giant.

23. Which of the following best describes the Whizzfizzing Festival?

A. Various. B. Global. C. Serious. D. Ordinary.

B

Two of the saddest words in the English language are “if only”. I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment.

My father is famous in our family for saying, “Take the extra minute to do it right.” I always try to live by the “extra minute” rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an “if only” moment, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding(襯墊) onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee table.

I don’t only avoid those “if only” moments when it comes to safety. It’s equally important to avoid “if only” in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had forgone an opportunity to say “I love you” or “I forgive you”. When my father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldn’t be here. But then I thought about the fact that he’s 84 years old and I realized that I shouldn’t miss an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.

I know there will still be occasions when I have to say if only about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality. And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that I’ m doing the right thing. I’m buying myself peace of mind and that’s the best kind of insurance for my emotional well-being.

24. Why does the writer regard “if only” as two of the saddest words in the English language?

A. Because people use them when they feel sad.

B. Because they express regret and disappointment in life.

C. Because they remind the writer of some sad experiences.

D. Because they mean sad in the English language.

25. What’s the meaning of the underlined word “foregone” in Paragraph 3?

A. Given up. B. Come across. C. Got through. D. Held back.

26. The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to .

A. see a doctor B. finish her work C. join a celebration D. accompany her father

27. What is the best title for the passage?

A. Advice from My Father

B. Avoidance of Saying “If Only”

C. The “Extra Minute” Rule

D. The Importance of Emotional Well-being

C

“One of the reason I find this topic very interesting is because my mom was a smoker when I was younger,” says Lindson-Hawley, who studies tobacco and health at the University of Oxford.

By studying about 700 adult smokers, she found out that mom quit the right way-by stopping abruptly and completely.

In her study, participants were randomly(隨機地) assigned to two groups. One had to quit abruptly on a given day, going from about a pack a day to zero. The other cut down gradually over the course of two weeks. People in both groups used nicotine replacement, like gum or spray. They also had talk therapy(療法) with a nurse before and after quit day.

Six months later, more people who had quit abruptly had stuck with it---more than one-fifth of them, compared to about one-seventh in the other group. Although these numbers appear low, it is much higher than if people try without support.

And the quit rates were particularly convincing given that before the study started, most of the people had said they’d rather cut down gradually before quitting. “If you’re training for a marathon, you wouldn’t expect to turn up and just be able to run it. And I think people see that for smoking as well. They think, ‘Well, if I gradually reduce, it’s like practice,’” says Lindson-Hawley. But that wasn’t the case. Instead of giving people practice, the gradual reduction likely gave them addiction and withdrawal symptoms(脫癮癥狀) before they even reached the day, which could be why fewer people in that group actually made it to that point. “Regardless of your stated preference, if you’re ready to quit, quitting abruptly is more effective,” says Dr. Gabriela Ferreira. “When you can quote a specific number like a fifth of the patients were able to quit, that’s acceptable. It gives them the encouragement, I think, to really go for it,” Ferreira says.

People rarely manage to quit the first time they try. But at least, she says, they can maximize the odds of success.

28. What dose Lindson-Hawley say about her mother?

A. She quit smoking with her daughter’s help.

B. She was also a researcher of tobacco and health.

C. She studied the smoking patterns of adult smokers.

D. She succeeded in quitting smoking abruptly.

29. What kind of support did smokers receive to quit smoking in Lindson-Hawley’s study?

A. They were given physical training.

B. They were offered nicotine replacement.

C. They were encouraged by psychologist.

D. They were looked after by physicians.

30. How does Dr. Gabriela Ferreira view the result of Lindson-Hawley’s experiment?

A. It is encouraging. B. It is unexpected. C. It is impractical. D. It is misleading.

31. Take the idea of “a marathon” (Para.5) as an example to show that quitting smoking .

A. is something few can accomplish

B. requires a lot of patience

C. needs some practice first

D. is a challenge at the beginning

D

My daughter went to see The Wild One recently and she commented that Marion Brando was wearing jeans so long ago. Of course he helped set the trend, so that got me thinking about the link between films and trends in fashion. Fashion and films have gone hand in hand for long. The Wild One is a good example: it appeared in 1954, starring Brando. Dressed in a black leather motorcycle jacket, leather cap and jeans, he created a look which is still considered “cool” today. Everyone from Madonna to middle-aged men is seen wearing the classic leather motorcycle jacket.

Another strong influence on fashion trends was Breakfast at Tiffany’s, stalling Audrey Hepburn. She made famous the simple black chess that looks perfect at either a cocktail party or just standing around an expensive department store like Tiffany’s with a pastry and coffee in your hand, as Audrey Hepburn does in the film. She looks so elegant, wearing simple but beautiful dresses, big dark glasses and a string of pearls around her neck. Audrey Hepburn still influences women’s fashion with her “Tiffany’s look”.

In more modem times, the film star Uma Thurman created a major fashion trend when she appeared in the film Pulp Fiction, made in 1994. Her style was very simple. Her black trousers, crisp white shirt and hair style was copied by women in the world.

Influencing fashion trends can often be about timing. The movie Memoirs of a Geisha came just in time to start a trend in Japanese fashion. It starred the Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi, who wore beautiful silk kimonos (和服), and it won an Oscar for Costume Design. Many travel companies picked up oil the trend and ran “geisha trips” to Japan. The film has also led to a regained interest in kimonos. It is now quite common to see young Japanese women wearing kimonos not just on traditional occasions, but at various social events. The fashion is also beginning to spread to western countries.

32. What is the best title of the passage?

A. Films and fashion B. Stars’ fashion C. Influential films D. Film cultures

33. Who will people associate Madonna wearing the leather motorcycle jacket with?

A. Zhang Ziyi. B. Audrey Hepburn. C. Uma Thurman. D. Marlon Brando.

34. What is implied in the film Breakfast in Tiffany’s according to the passage?

A. One can be active by wearing black.

B. One can be elegant by wearing simply.

C. One can be famous by looking perfect.

D. One can be stylish by eating at Tiffany’s.

35. What does the film Memoirs of a Geisha lead to?

A. The popularity of the Chinese actress.

B. The worldwide reading of Geisha stories.

C. The recovery of interest in kimonos.

D. The “geisha trips” to social events.

第二節 (共 5 小題，每小題 2 分，滿分 10 分)

根據短文內容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項，選項中有兩項為多余選項。

Did you feel like the negative remark was more influential than the compliments that you received earlier? If the answer to the question is “Yes”, then you are not alone. ___36___

When negative remarks come about, you remind yourself that it is only someone’s opinion and everyone is entitled (使享有權利) to express their opinions. They have the right to say anything they want to say.___37___. You can choose to do whatever you feel necessary with that person’s opinion. When I was a kid, I heard a saying — “A barking dog won’t stop a moving carriage.” That is to say if a carriage is moving and a dog is running after it while barking, the carriage won’t stop because of that dog’s barking.

As to campus bullying, I suggest an exercise to kids who are being bullied at school. ___38___ Take a deep breath, in through your nose. Exhale out of your mouth, and pretend there is a drinking straw (吸管) in your mouth so that you exhale air in a straight line. This short exercise will be calming, and allow you to stay cool.

__39___. I personally do not know anyone who is calm. What I’m suggesting is that you learn to productively deal with other people’s negatively, and take control of your emotions and thoughts. In an article in Psychology Today, Dr Raj Raghunathan says, “The difference between ordinary people and extraordinary people is simple. Extraordinary people choose to listen to their positivity and ignore other people’s negativity.”__40___. So you should learn how to deal with negative remarks and not let them control your emotions and thoughts.

A. Meantime, you choose to be affected by the negative remakes.

B. They see things differently.

C. There are many people feelings like this, but you all need to learn how to handle negative remarks.

D. As far as I’m concerned, some else’s opinion is not necessarily a reflection of your reality.

E. Now I’m not asking you to become calm.

F. Therefore, you must stay calm.

G. Please do the exercise next time someone is pushing your buttons or getting under your skin, and you’re about to lose your temper.

第三部分 英語知識運用 (共兩節，滿分 45)

第一節 完形填空(共 20 小題;每小題 1.5 分，滿分 30 分)

閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個選項(A、B、C 和 D)中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。

A young and successful executive was traveling down a street, going a bit too fast in his new car. He was___41___for kids rushing out from between parked cars and slowed down when he thought he saw something.

___42___his car passed, a brick__43___the car’s side door. He pressed hard the___44___and spun the car back to the___45___ from where the brick had been thrown.

He jumped out of the car,__46___a kid and pushed him up___47___a parked car, shouting, “What was that all about and who are you? Just what the heck are you doing?”__48___more and more angry, he went on “That’s a new car and that brick you threw is going to___49___a lot of money. Why did you do it?” “Please, mister, please, I’m sorry. I didn’t know what else to do!”___50___the youngster. “It’s my brother,” he said. “He fell out of his wheelchair and I can't___51___him up”. Sobbing, the boy asked the executive, “Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair? He's hurt and he's too heavy for me.”

__52___beyond words, the driver tried to__53___the rapidly swelling lump(塊)in his throat.He__54___the young man back into the wheelchair and took out his___55___and wiped the scrapes(擦傷)and cuts,___56___to see that everything was going to be okay.

“Thank you, sir. And God bless you,”the__57___child said to him. The man then watched the little boy___58___his brother to the sidewalk toward their home.

It was along slow walk back to his car. He never did___59___the side door. He kept the dent(凹痕)to remind him not to go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get your___60___.

41. A. looking B. watching C. caring D. waiting

42. A. Before B. After C. As D. While

43. A. hit B. blocked C. dropped D. scratched

44. A. hit B. brakes C. brick D. wheel

45. A. spot B. which C. that D. this

46. A. saw B. found C. stopped D. grabbed

47. A. on B. in C. against D. towards

48. A. Remaining B. Growing C. Building up D. Making up

49. A. cost B. spend C. use D. cause

50. A. begged B. required C. asked D. wondered

51. A. get B. pull C. lift D. put

52. A. Worried B. Depressed C. Moved D. Surprised

53. A. chew B. melt C. spit D. swallow

54. A. helped B. pulled C. held D. took

55. A. medicine B. handkerchief C. belt D. money

56. A. demanding B. expecting C. checking D. wanting

57. A. delighted B. sad C. helpless D. grateful

58. A. push B. bring C. hand D. raise

59. A. recovery B. repair C. reform D. record

60. A. information B. help C. attention D. notice

第 II 卷

第三部分 英語知識運用

第二節(共10小題;每小題1.5分，滿分15分)

閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當的內容(1個單詞)或括號內單詞的正確形式。

A boy quarreled with his parents and ___61___ (run) away from home. He had a hard life without any contact with his family for ___62___ (year). Later he wanted to go home but he was afraid that his parents might not welcome him.

Finally he decided to write a letter to his father _63___ (express) his desire to return home and begging his pardon. In his letter he asked his father to tie a white ribbon on the tree near his house by the side of the railway lines if he was ready ___64___ (welcome) him back home.___65___ he did not see the ribbon on the tree, he would think that his family did not welcome him and then he would leave home forever.

He boarded the train and waited very __66___ (nervous) as the train was about to pass by his home. To his great surprise, the tree ___67___ (decorate) with hundreds of white ribbons,___68___ danced in the wind. His family did not want him to miss ___69___ sight of the ribbon and the welcome signal, so they covered the whole tree with ribbons to show their whole-hearted ___70___ (happy) and willingness to welcome him back.

第四部分 寫作 (共兩節 滿分 35)

第一節 短文改錯(10 分)

假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。

文中共有10處語言錯誤，每句中最多有兩處。每處錯誤僅涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。

增加：在缺詞處加一個漏字符號( )，并在其下面寫出該加的詞。

刪除：把多余的詞用斜線( )劃掉。

修改：在錯的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。

注意：1.每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞;

2.只允許修改10處，多者(從第11處起)不計分。

The old saying, “The early bird catches the worm,” show us the importance of planning, working hard and trying constant. To achieve outstanding results, most people must plan ahead and work diligently to overcome all kind of difficulties.

That has been my own experience, either. When I first started high school, I seldom passed ray exams, so I never prepared well. Later, my teacher, Mr. Black, advised me plan everything in the advance. She asked me to study hard as well. After a year of putting his advice onto practice, I can now easily pass all my exams. There are no shortcuts to succeed.

第二節 書面表達(滿分25分)

假如你是李華，最近你所在的城市設立了“漢字書寫日”。你的美國筆友John對此很感興趣，寫信向你詢問。請根據以下要點給他回一封信。內容包括：

1. 設立原因：人們提筆忘字，寫漢字機會減少;

2. 日期：9月28日，孔子(Confucius)誕辰;

3. 活動：書法(calligraphy)競賽及展覽等。

注意：

1. 詞數100左右;

2. 可以適當增加細節，以使行文連貫;

3. 開頭和結尾已給出，不計入總詞數。

Dear John,

I’m writing to tell you something about Chinese Character Writing Day in our city. _____________________

You are welcome to join us.

Yours,

Li Hua